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<\/p>\nDuke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. This private research university was founded by Methodists and Quakers in the town of Trinity in the year 1838.<\/p>\n
The Fuqua School of Business was formed in 1969. In 1970, the graduate school enrolled its first class composed of 20 students. Thomas Keller who was the graduate school\u2019s new dean in 1974 had made a leap in the improvement of the school. After J.B. Fuqua donated $10 million, the name of the school was then changed into Fuqua School of Business in his honor.<\/p>\n
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Degrees offered<\/strong><\/p>\n The business school offers various programs. The programs include the Global Executive MBA, the Daytime MBA, the Cross Continent MBA, the Weekend Executive MBA, Master of Management Studies, and the joint degree programs, as well as a PhD program. The joint degree programs include courses like forestry, nursing, public policy, law, and environmental management. Non-degree business education and professional development programs are also available through the Duke Corporate Education and Duke Executive Education.<\/p>\n Alumni<\/strong><\/p>\n The Fuqua School of Business is home to many notable personalities. These include the former President and CEO of Church\u2019s Chicken Harsha Agadi, COO and former acting CEO of Apple, Inc. Timothy Cook, co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates, and Chief Financial Officer of MYSpace Mark Rosenbaum.<\/p>\n Rankings and reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n Duke University is a prestigious academic institution in the US. For the 2011 edition of the US News and World Report, Duke University\u2019s undergraduate program is ranked number 9 among the national universities. The law, medical, public affairs, nursing, and business programs of the university ranked 15th and above. In the 2009 THES-QS World University Rankings, Duke University falls at number 14. The university\u2019s Fuqua School of Business is also one of the most popular business schools across the country.<\/p>\n The Daytime MBA program of Fuqua was ranked 8th in 2008 by Businessweek, 10th nationally and 20th globally according to the 2010 rankings by The Financial Times, 14th nationally by the 2009 rankings of The Economist, and 14th nationally based on the 2010 rankings of the US News and World Report.<\/p>\n The Executive MBA program of Fuqua is also highly reputed. It was ranked third in the US and tenth in the world according to The Financial Times in 2009, 4th nationally by the US News and World Report 2010 rankings, 9th by the 2008 rankings of Businessweek, and 10th by the Wall Street Journal in its 2008 rankings.<\/p>\n Admission tips<\/strong><\/p>\n Duke University\u2019s Fuqua School of Business is one of the most competitive business schools in the United States. It is not surprising at all that the school expects a lot from its applicants, especially the postgraduates. Students with excellent scholastic record, entrance exam, and interview results get better chances of admission. Another important requirement is the personal statement. The MBA personal statement is one of the most crucial factors when applying for the different MBA programs.<\/p>\n Admission facts<\/strong><\/p>\n Admissions data based on the full-time MBA profile by Businessweek (in an article published in 2009):<\/p>\n GMAT scores:<\/p>\n Mean: 688 Middle 80% range GMAT scores: Relative Importance of Application Elements:<\/p>\n GMAT Score: Very Important Contact info<\/strong><\/p>\n Duke University\u2019s Photo Credits:<\/strong> John Shelton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. This private research university was founded by Methodists and Quakers in the town of Trinity in the year 1838. 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\nMedian: 690<\/p>\n
\nFrom: 620
\nTo: 750<\/p>\n
\nResume\/Work Experience: Very Important
\nApplication Essays: Very Important
\nInterviews: Very Important
\nRecommendations: Very Important
\nUndergraduate Transcripts: Very Important<\/p>\n
\nFuqua School of Business
\n100 Fuqua Drive
\nBox 90120
\nDurham, NC 27708-0120 USA
\nTel +1.919.660.7700
\nFax +1.919.684.2818
\nwebsite: www.fuqua.duke.edu<\/p>\n